Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Cholla
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Narzissen
In French
usine de Cholla
Narcissus
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Narcissus
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Narcissus
In Polish
roślin Hall
Narcyz
In Latin
plant Hall
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Cholla and Jonquil
Season and care of Cholla and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Jonquil Physical Information
Cholla and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Jonquil are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Jonquil
Care of Cholla and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.